Financial Aid Information

Financial Aid Extended Learning does not sanction any one lender; however, there are a multitude
of private lenders that will fund programs for Extended Learning (non-matriculated)
students. If you are a student who is matriculated (formally accepted to the campus)
in an Extended Learning degree program and need additional information about Financial
Aid options, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 760-750-4850 or go to www.csusm.edu/finaid.

NON-CREDIT Certificate Programs
Noncredit programs are not eligible for financial aid. However, several of our noncredit
programs are approved for federal funding via

VA Educational Benefits (federal) As a Veteran, you may be eligible for educational benefits through numerous GI Bill
programs. Once you’ve decided to use your GI Bill benefits you can use VA’s decision-making tools that will help you get the most from your
benefits. Once you’re ready, apply for benefits online.

MyCAA (My Career Advancement Account) Spouses of Active duty military members around the world are able to enjoy a $4,000
career education benefit funded through the Department of Defense. We have a variety
of training options available and we offer all programs in all of the approved fields!
We have knowledgeable people available to assist you in making your career decision
and using your training benefit. Please contact us or visit https://aiportal.acc.af.mil/mycaa/ and establish an account. Be sure to choose California State University San Marcos as
your school, and we will be able to view your approved MyCAA voucher when complete.